National Sports
Bogey-free Alker retains lead at Schwab Cup Championship, Canadian Ames four shots back
By John Marshall, The Associated Press on November 11th, 2022
PHOENIX (AP) – Steven Alker began his PGA Tour Champions career as a Monday qualifier, the goal every week right in front of him: post top-10 finishes to keep playing. The Kiwi kept pulling it off until a win secured his full card. Alker’s path to winning the Charles Schwab Cup is just as clear. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maria Fassi delivers career-best 62 to take early LPGA lead
By The Associated Press on November 11th, 2022
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) – Maria Fassi always knew a good putting stroke to go along with her explosive power would lead to low scores. She picked a good time for it to finally come together. Fassi powered her way across the rain-softened Pelican Golf Club and rode a smooth putting stroke to an 8-under 62, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canada forward Iain Hume retires after scoring goals around the globe
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
Forward Iain Hume, whose soccer career took him from England to India with 43 Canadian caps along the way, has officially confirmed his retirement. The 39-year-old’s last club was India’s FC Pune City, which he left in June 2019. More recently he has served as a TV analyst for OneSoccer and as head coach of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daniel Alfredsson on Ryan Reynolds’ interest in buying Senators: ‘It’s fabulous’
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
TORONTO – Daniel Alfredsson had never heard of the “Welcome to Wrexham” reality series. When rumours started to swirl the Welsh soccer club’s famous co-owner was interested in buying the Swede’s former NHL team, however, his brother suggested they watch an episode. Alfredsson like what he saw. Poised to be inducted into the Hockey Hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Howe, Weidemann earn speedskating medals on first day of season
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
STAVANGER, Norway – Canada’s Connor Howe earned silver and Isabelle Weidemann took bronze on Friday in the first day of international speedskating competition of the 2022-23 season. Howe reached the podium in the men’s 1,500-metre race at the season-opening World Cup stop, and Weidemann got her medal in the women’s 3,000 metres. Howe, from Canmore, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers running back Oliveira ready for first post-season start
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Brady Oliveira is ready to be in the playoff spotlight. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers third-year running back will make his first post-season start at that position when the team hosts the B.C. Lions in Sunday’s CFL West Division final at IG Field. The opportunity to do that in his hometown in front of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sedin twins, Luongo, Alfredsson lead Hockey Hall of Fame’s class of 2022
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
TORONTO – Daniel Sedin has shared the spotlight with his brother ever since they stepped into the NHL. The dynamic, breathtaking duo’s playing careers finished and with one of the game’s biggest honours beckoning, the younger sibling ““ by a whole six minutes ““ was front and centre minus his twin Friday as the celebration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran receiver Banks looking to add Grey Cup ring to career resume
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
TORONTO – It’s the lone accomplishment still missing from Brandon Banks’ football resume. On Sunday, the veteran receiver will look to help Toronto defeat the Montreal Alouettes in the East Division final. The Argonauts would advance to their first Grey Cup game since 2017 with a victory, but also move Banks a step closer to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec, N.W.T. improve to 7-2, headed for showdown at mixed curling championship
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Quebec and Northwest Territories won their morning draw matches on Friday at the Canadian mixed curling championships, setting up a clash for top spot in the championship pool. Quebec’s Felix Asselin scored two in the eighth end to pull out a 5-4 win over Ontario’s Scott McDonald and Northern Ontario used ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL, NHLPA say World Cup of Hockey tournament will not return in 2024
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
TORONTO – The World Cup of Hockey will not be returning in 2024. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association said in a joint statement Friday “the current environment it is not feasible” to hold the World Cup, but did not elaborate further. The organizations were working on a plan to hold the tournament in February ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highlight-reel goal by Adriana Leon lifts Canada women past Brazil in soccer friendly
By The Canadian Press on November 11th, 2022
SANTOS, Brazil – Adriana Leon’s highlight-reel goal gave Canada a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a women’s soccer friendly Friday, extending the Canadian women’s win streak to five games. The seventh-ranked Canadians have now won nine of their last 10 and are 11-2-3 in 2022 with the losses coming to the top-ranked Americans (1-0 in ... Read More »
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